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Pico de Gallo, also called salsa fresca, is a such a staple of Mexican cuisine. The secret to a really good Pico de Gallo? Use the freshest ingredients you can get your hands on. Tomatoes, onion, jalapeno or serrano peppers, cilantro, lime – you’re set.

https://www.inspiredtaste.net/3916/pico-de-gallo/#itr-recipe-3916

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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 mins
1

Add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, diced peppers and lime juice to a bowl. Generously season with salt — start with 1/2 teaspoon and go from there. Set the salsa aside for 15 to 20 minutes.

2

After this time, stir the salsa — making sure to distribute the juices left at the bottom of the bowl. Taste and adjust with more salt.

3

Store up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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1

Add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, diced peppers and lime juice to a bowl. Generously season with salt — start with 1/2 teaspoon and go from there. Set the salsa aside for 15 to 20 minutes.

2

After this time, stir the salsa — making sure to distribute the juices left at the bottom of the bowl. Taste and adjust with more salt.

3

Store up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Pico de Gallo